Meaning & Definition of Backhand in English
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Backhand
/bækhænd/
noun
1. A return made with the back of the hand facing the direction of the stroke
synonym:
- backhand,
- backhand stroke,
- backhand shot
verb
1. Hit a tennis ball backhand
synonym:
- backhand
adjective
1. (of racket strokes) made across the body with back of hand facing direction of stroke
synonym:
- backhand(a),
- backhanded
2. (of handwriting) having the letters slanting backward
synonym:
- backhand,
- left-slanting
Examples of using
I have a strong backhand.